In a majority of cases, those who join
cults do not necessarily hold to the beliefs of the cult. Rather,
the cultmeets some needs or desires of that person. Meeting the
needs of a person can amount to many things.

1.
Social needs. People need others to feel normal and human.

a.
affirmation - the need to be recognized as having value.

As Christians, we possess two kinds of affirmation.
Affirmation of the Spirit says that we have value because of Christ's
sacrifice. Affirmation of Fellowship says that we have value to
others, because we recognize the value of others, due
to the sacrifice of Christ.

b. security - the need to have
a consistent social environment; a somewhat predictable habit of social
contact.

As Christians, we have security through Christ, who is our
environment, and who is a constant. Note the theme of God's
faithfulness.

c. attention - the need to have
a personally directed response to our thoughts and actions.

. As Christians, we have a personal relationship with
Jesus Christ, who directs and affirms our thoughts and actions.

d. leadership - the need to
have a goal or purpose; sometimes a reason for life.

. As Christians, our leadership is through Christ,
augmented through those appointed to lead us in discipleship to Christ.

e. philosophical - the need to
reason and find rationale for what happens or is perceived.

. As Christians, we find
our reasoning and rationale in revelations, naturally occurring through
God, and in the nature and being of God.